Hidden gems along Spain Atlantic coastline

Quite isolated, especially in the Western part, this area of Spain has been able to preserve a strong identity, also reflected in its own dialects and even language, like Galician. This remote zone has had no choice but to turn to the ocean early on, and the influence of the sea is reflected in its economy, whose one of focus is fishing. Local cuisines are rich and generous. The countryside of mountains and lakes, and its lookouts over the Atlantic Ocean are simply sublime. The coast is varied, with alternating beaches and inlets and with the occasional mountain dropping sheer into the ocean.

The Santa Marina beach of Ribadesella

Paseo Agustín de Argüelles Marina, 33560 Ribadesella, Asturias, Spain

Ribadesella, village on the Asturian coast

Ribadesella, Asturias, Spain

Be charmed by Cudillera, small fishing port

Cudillero, 33159, Asturias, Spain

Puente de la Maza in San Vincente de la Barquera

Puente de La Maza, Oyambre Natural Park, N-634, 39547, Cantabria, Spain

Cabárceno Natural park

Cabarceno Park, 39690 Obregón de Villaescusa, Cantabria, Spain

Playa de Comillas

Playa de Comillas, 39520, Cantabria, Spain

Magdalena Peninsula

Magdalena Peninsula, Santander, Cantabria, Spain

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

Gaztelugatxe, 48130 San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Biscay, Spain

Enjoy surfing in La Zurriola, one of best spots for water sports

Zurriola Ibilbidea, Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Santa Cueva de Covadonga

Parque Nacional de Los Picos de Europa, Lugar Covadonga, s/n, 33002 Covadonga, Asturias, Spain

Surf on Langre's beach in Cantabria

Ribamontán al Mar, Cantabria, Spain

As Catedrais Beach

LU-P-0610, 40, 27794 Ribadeo, Lugo, Spain

Torre de Hércules

Torre de Hércules, Avenida Navarra, 15002 A Coruña, La Coruña, Spain

Parque Nacional das Illas Atlánticas de Galicia

Galician Atlantic Islands Maritime-Terrestrial National Park, 36939, Pontevedra, Spain